Disability Support Worker
Core
Provide high-quality personal care and practical support to community-based customers with disability to help them live safer, more independent and fulfilling lives.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (Community-based)
Builds
Personalized support plans and daily living outcomes for individuals with disability
Domain
Disability support / Community care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personal care assistance, Daily living skills support, Community participation facilitation, Case note documentation, Risk assessment adherence, First aid and CPR, Hoist operation, Seizure management, Dysphagia care, Driver's license and vehicle access
Preferred skills
Certificate III in Individual Support, Previous disability support experience
Technologies
Digital apps and online systems
Responsibilities
Support customers to attend appointments, shopping, social events and recreational activities; Assist customers to build daily living and social skills in their personal home; Complete clear and accurate case notes and incident reports; Follow individual support plans, risk assessments and workplace procedures.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC